...The Secession of Crimea The crisis in Ukraine has been long cooking since 2004 and the Orange Revolution (1). Since then, there has been a strong opposition to pro-Russian supporters. The situation in the country was relatively calm until 2010, when President Yanukovich won elections and his rival candidate, Yulia Timoshenko, was arrested. In November 2013 the protests started gaining velocity, violent conflicts erupted and opposition blew up in Kiev, responding to Yanukovich’s new agreement on working closer with Russia, whilst stopping negotiations with the European Union. The conflicts did not reach the Crimean peninsula, nevertheless the Crimean Parliament, which is granted limited autonomy, asked Russia to protect them. Crimea has been part of the Ukrainian state –or formerly the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic- since 1954 and provides great strategic value, since the Black Sea ports of Crimea offer unproblematic access to the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Crimea has been the base of the Russian Black Sea Fleet for several decades and is therefore of great importance to Russian military strategy. For the Russian Federation, the base in Sevastopol is the only access into international waters, since the northern ports in e.g. Siberia are subject to freezing. According to the State Statistics Committee of Ukraine, the population is composed of 58.5% ethic Russians, 24.4% Ukrainians and 12.1% Crimean Tartars among others, amounting to a total population of approximately...
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...Governce of Russia Explain Russian’s invasion in Ukraine and Russian’s action in Crimea by individual level of analysis Background Russia’s invasion in Crimea and Russia’s action in Ukraine were the actions in Ukraine crisis. Ukraine crisis began at the end of February 2014. The cause was the president Viktor Yanukovych refused to sign an association agreement with the European Union on 21 November 2013, and what he did arouse a series of complains in the society. Subsequently, he and his government were removed in the February 2014 revolution by an organized political movement, ‘Euromaidan’. However, people did not accepted who began to protest in flavor of close ties with Russia. Demonstrations and protests were held in Crimea aiming to leave Ukraine’s control and access to the Russian Federation, which lead to the crisis. At the last, Crimea broke away from the control of Ukraine and joined the Russian Federation. And the issues would be analyzed by the individual level analysis. Definition of Individual Level of Analysis Individual level of analysis mainly focuses on decisions made by the individual person who is the important role in the issue. It also shows the influence of the development of international politics by their interactions in 4 aspects, they are personality, perceptions, activities and choices. Putin took a very important role in making decision of action and brought big influence in Ukraine and Crimea. Types of Leader Putin is Vladimir Putin...
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...The Crimean Peninsula (Russian: Крымский полуостров, Ukrainian: Кримський півострів, Crimean Tatar: Qırım yarımadası), also known simply as Crimea, is a major land mass on the northern coast of the Black Sea that is almost completely surrounded by water. The peninsula is located south of the Ukrainian mainland and west of the Russian region of Kuban. It is surrounded by two seas: the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov to the east. It is connected with the Ukrainian mainland by the Isthmus of Perekop and is separated from Kuban by the Strait of Kerch. The Arabat Spit is located to the northeast; a narrow strip of land that separates a system of lagoons named Sivash from the Sea of Azov. Crimea—or the Tauric Peninsula, as it was formerly known—has historically been at the boundary between the classical world and the Pontic-Caspian steppe. Its southern fringe was colonised by the ancient Greeks, the ancient Romans, the Byzantine Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, while at the same time its interior was occupied by a changing cast of invading steppe nomads, such as the Cimmerians, Scythians, Sarmatian, Goths, Alans, Bulgars, Huns, Khazars, Kipchaks, and the Golden Horde. Crimea and adjacent territories were united in the Crimean Khanate during the 15th to 18th century before falling to the Russian Empire and being organised as its Taurida Oblast in 1783. After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Crimea became a republic within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic...
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...Indicate the conflict. The annexation of the Crimean Autonomous Republic and the city of Sevastopol. Describe the conflict. This problem is ostensibly ethnic. But the main reason is to establish the political power of Russia in the region. Is there any theory (conflict resolution, peace making regarding this conflict?(Theoretical background). We have solution ,but it is difficult to perform. The accusation against Russia in this case is appropriate. Because she breached an agreements . Let’s consider the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership (effective 1/4/1999), the Treaty on the Ukrainian-Russian state border (in force since 23.04.2004), the agreement on the division of the Black Sea Fleet, its status, and others. According to them, the two sides pledged to respect the independence of the "inviolability of borders" and each other's sovereignty. Russia should respond according to international law. In addition, Ukraine and Russia are parties to a number of multilateral treaties under which undertook similar commitments. First of all, we are talking about the famous 1994 Budapest Memorandum, pursuant to which the US, Britain and Russia (later joined by France and China) have given guarantees regarding Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Give detailed information regarding the historical background of the conflict. Two countries have built entire set of international legal instruments to hope for the continuation of building equitable...
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...Assignment #4: Russia Annexation of Crimea International Negotiation by Therron Allen Reginald Bruno Monekka Munroe Lillia Stroud Norman Thompson ------------------------------------------------- EDD 7812 OL1 32446 ------------------------------------------------- Strategies and Models of Mediation and Negotiation Nova Southeastern University April 13th, 2014 ------------------------------------------------- Russia Annexation of Crimea ------------------------------------------------- This paper will address the Russia annexation of Crimea and an International Negotiation related To the UN resolution for the West to increase the level of sanctions against Russia. Russia finalized its annexation of Crimea in March 2014. Although sudden, this annexation is not a new and instantaneous interest for the Russian government. There is a long history connecting these two countries dating back to many years ago. ------------------------------------------------- Parties involved in the conflict ------------------------------------------------- This international conflict involves the entire world as each country was interested in a peaceful resolution. Countries sharing a border with Russia are extremely anxious and fearful their security may be threatened as a result of this conflict. Therefore, the primary parties in this conflict is represented by the United Nations (UN) representing international law and security; Ukraine, the injured party; Russia...
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...The Relationship between the Crimean Crisis and Globalization Introduction Beginning in late November, the Ukraine crisis has become a worldwide headline that has encompassed a complex number of both intranational and international issues. The catalyzing event that led to the crisis was the decision by former Ukrainian President, Viktor Yanukovych, to negate trade talks with the European Union and instead pursue closer ties with Russia. This spurred protests from thousands of people, and as the conflict escalated it forced Yanukovych to escape the Ukraine and secede from his position as the Ukrainian President. In a move that can be seen as blatantly opportunistic, Russia effectively used the civil calamity in the Ukraine to annex the Republic of Crimea, a move regarded as highly illegal by the majority of the international community. On the surface, Russia has claimed that the move itself has been carried out to ensure the continued safety of ethnic Russians living within the Republic. However, after careful analyzation of the economic ties that bind Russia and the Ukraine, one can conclude that the annexation of Crimea is part of a larger plan to ensure that the Ukraine continues to comply with Russia economically. When applying this theory through the context of a realist perspective, it becomes obvious that Russia is acting in their own self-interest as a power maximizer in order to ward off the influence of western globalization. In response to increasing Russian aggression...
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...Faizan Ahmed Khan 15020568 Professor Erum Haider Pol 320 6 May 2014 How do social media shape the social movements in modern times? A comparative study of Ukraine Crimea crisis and Egyptian revolution for democracy! A social movement can look like and be called many things. Whatever their appearance or name, the goal of all social movements is presumably the same: a change for the better. If this is indeed the ultimate objective of a social movement, it is well worth considering how successfully a movement achieves that objective. In the past ten years, several social movements have grabbed the world’s attention for the change they promised. Deemed successful for achieving their goal of change, though not necessarily change for the better, further evaluations have been sparsely performed. However, in judging social movements, what happens is shaped to a greater degree by the media, specifically. We shall look at modern day Egypt and Ukraine in our analysis. The effect of social media—and the Internet more generally—in both sets of protests is undeniable yet also distracting. Like most historic events, these protests and revolutions were in part possible due to a new technology. Flipping through the pages of history we see that The Reformation in Europe was aided by the invention of the printing press; the revolutions of 1848 occurred in some respect thanks to the invention of the telegraph which transmitted news across Europe of one set of protests overnight; the age of modern...
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...this query. In the context of Putin’s Russia and dictatorship we can inquire as to whether Russia has become a dictatorship under Putin, and if so why; is it politically correct to call it a dictatorship when compared to other countries such as Belarus and Zimbabwe, which are instated and well-known dictatorships; and another question we can ask ourselves is whether it is actually right for us, as westerners, to call it a dictatorship when it could be our own westernised and capitalised views affecting the way we see other political non-capitalist regimes, causing us to call Russia as such. To help answer these questions, several issues and subtopics will be addressed and these include the censorship of different types of media, The Crimean Crisis and its effects upon the countries involved as well as relations with the rest of Europe and the United States, the selling of Siberia’s land and resources to China, the Sochi Winter Olympics and the political upheaval that accompanied it and lastly Putin himself as a person and a potential dictator. However, this...
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...marvelous! We border with Russia to the east, Belarus to the north, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary to the west, Romania and Moldova to the southwest. In Western Ukraine, you can find the Carpathian Mountains soar, which protect the country from cold winds and makes our summers warm. When travelling around northern Ukraine you will soon be able to feel the warm breath of subtropical Crimea, where in the Crimean Mountains you will feel the aroma of pine, coniferous and cypress forests and enjoy the incredible landscapes which enchant travelers with its primeval beauty. Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital is one of the oldest cities in Europe and even in the world, staying for approximately 2,000 years. In the past Kyivan Rus was one of the most powerful states in Europe and all the great European royal families considered it an honor to marry into the family of a Kyivan prince. Ukraine is a unitary state composed of 24 oblasts (provinces), one autonomous republic Crimea, and two cities with special status – Kyiv as its capital, and Sevastopol, which is home port to the Russian Black Sea Fleet. In March 2014 Russia...
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...Implications of the Ukrainian Crisis for Trade Relationships of the EU with Russia Economic Policies of the European Union Gartnar Marko | 19486522 | Marmai Martina | 19131311 | Mladenović Kosta | 19821606 | Executive Summary The aim of this research assignment is to provide an assessment of the effects on trade relationships between the EU and Russia stemming from the so-called “Ukrainian crisis.” The term points at the Russian military intervention in Ukraine, and the public response that this event generated. In particular, the analysis will regard the repercussions on Euro-Russian trade due to the Council’s diplomatic reply to the violent annexation of the Crimean peninsula by the Russian Federation. Since March 16th, when - with the unconditional support of Russia - the referendum for the independence of Crimea took place, the events in Ukraine escalated, giving rise to a number of restrictive provisions which, increasing in scope and gravity, aimed on one side to discourage military intervention by Russia, while on the other punished illegal misappropriation of Ukrainian public property. Such sanctions may not have played an important role, were it not for the current shaky state of the Russian economy. Nevertheless, that of sanctions is a two-sided sword, and the European Union, barely stepping on the road to recovery, can’t exactly afford being too picky when it comes to deciding who to do business with. The high level of interconnectedness and dependence...
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...imperial integrity and Russia’s evolving ideology of Pan-Slavism and territorial expansion. These developing trends threatened the sustainability of the centuries-old ‘Balance of Power’ in Europe and caused extreme tension and stress in the Balkan region. War seemed inevitable and only a ‘spark’ was required to set off the fuse.1 The dreaded stimulus was soon provided through the assassination of the Austrian Archduke, Franz Ferdinand, and his wife Sophie at Sarajevo in June 1914. The casus belli that the assassination presented Austria was too good to be missed. The prospects of an all-out war also aligned with Germans desire for establishing their military supremacy in the region. Hence they became actively engaged in the ensuing July Crisis and staunchly supported Austria. The Kaiser offered a ‘blank cheque’ to its ally.2 Unbeknown to many, the stage was set for the catastrophic World War 1. Background The Ottoman Empire had progressively conquered the Balkans starting in the fourteenth century leading up to the height of its expansion in the seventeenth.3 They were opposed by various forces in Europe such as the Byzantine Empire, Hungary and Poland. Though...
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...Global Business Cultural Analysis: Russia Liberty University School of Business BUSI 604-B05 Dr. Wallace Saunders July 4th, 2014 Honor Code I have neither given nor received any assistance on this assignment that has not been disclosed in the document submitted. I have not violated nor observed any violations of the Liberty University Honor Code as it applies to this assignment. Signed: Abstract Russia spans 11 times zones and with 147 million people the business opportunities are just as great as the abundance of raw materials and the landmass of the country. Russia is a unique business opportunity and the first thing that needs to be established before thinking of doing business in Russia is an understanding of its people and their diverse culture. Russia’s turbulent past and breakup of the U.S.S.R. along with the switch to a free market and privately held companies have combined making the people of Russia complicated and cultural diverse. Understanding how these cultural diversities allow for international business to be more successful inside of Russia will allow for the expansion of business and the creation of opportunity for those willing to understand Russian culture. Russia is in a unique position to allow for foreign investment to help grow and stabilize their economy and grow their relationships with foreign countries and investors. It is the investors and businesses responsibility to understand and accept the cultural differences that are...
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...UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET / FEEDBACK FORM Module Name & Code: MBA PGBM 04 International Business Environment Student Name & ID: Mirhayotov Miraziz M1301369 Center / College: MDIST Hand in Date:04 Sep 2014 Due Date:04 Sep 2014 Assessment Title: Learning Outcomes Assessed: Learning Outcomes Assessed: Feedback relating learning outcomes assessed and assessment criteria given to students: Areas for Commendation: Areas for Improvement: General Comments: Moderators Signature: Overall Mark (subject to ratification by the assessment board) Assessors Signature: Students Signature: (you must sign this declaring that it is all your own work and all sources of information have been referenced) TableofContents: 1. Explain why governments may advocate free trade whilst at the same time resort to protectionism to protect their domestic industries 3 2. Explain what types of barriers may be used and what impact they have on consumers and producers 9 Part1:Explain why governments may advocate free trade whilst at the same time resort to protectionism to protect their domestic industries. Introduction Free trade has been growing the last three decades due to market globalization, industrialization and growing number of developing countries. According to free trade, countries do not restrict imports and exports, and they establish open markets in own areas. Therefore...
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...The Crisis of Crimea and Ukraine Key Lessons for President Obama from Presidents Reagan and Clinton [pic] SOURCE: AP/Greg Gibson President Bill Clinton reads a statement at the conclusion of the NATO 50th anniversary summit, Sunday April 25, 1999, in the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington. By Rudy deLeon and Aarthi Gunasekaran | May 14, 2014 In the past two months, the Crimea and Ukraine crisis has grown. Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula, the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian militia are engaged in a back and forth standoff in eastern Ukraine, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened that the conflict “essentially puts the nation on the brink of civil war.” The United States has been at the forefront of building international support for Ukraine, and the Obama administration continues to assemble Western support. However, efforts to reach a diplomatic settlement, or at least to reduce immediate tensions, are still in progress. As the Obama administration prepares its next steps in response to Russia in Ukraine, it can examine lessons from two other administrations in times of crisis. First, the Reagan administration’s reaction in 1983 to the Soviet downing of a civilian Korean airliner and its response to the terrorist attack against U.S. Marines on a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Second, the Clinton administration’s initiative to proactively expand and deepen partnerships in Europe during the 1990s through its Partnership for Peace. President...
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...Economics-I Trends in the Market for Silver Submitted by: Chhavi Singhal I.D. No. 2131 I Year B.A. LL.B. (Hons) Submitted on: 7th August, 2014 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 3 Chapter 1 – THE SILVER MARKET: GLOBAL DEMAND AND SUPPLY 4 A) GLOBAL DEMAND FOR SILVER 4 B) GLOBAL SUPPLY FOR SILVER 8 Chapter 2 – Indian silver market on the globe 10 Chapter 3: PRICE TRENDS 12 2005-2009: An overview 14 2010-11: The Highs 15 2012-13: The Lows 16 The Future 17 Conclusion 18 Bibliography 19 Books 19 Articles 19 Websites 19 INTRODUCTION Silver is one of the most versatile metals available. In historical times it was used as a currency. Used as both an industrial metal and a hard asset, it plays double duty in the commodities market. It has also become an investment vehicle which provides a safe haven from the unpredictable stocks and bonds. Trading it and predicting its price is a careful balancing act between what consumers need and what the currency market demands. The objective of the paper is to study the demand and supply mechanism for the silver market. Due to the dynamic nature of the market, the demand and supply forces keep changing due to various reasons; the author has tried to find the same. The author has further tried to study the implications of the demand and supply on the price trends. The research and analysis primarily gives a broad description of the current trends in the market for silver. The paper examines only the...
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